Ed Dolan
About us
2 employees. Uses subs for electrical & plumbing. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service fees. Additional DBA - Chatham Place Ltd. May contact by phone or through email. Award winning.
Business highlights
35 years of experience
Services we offer
Custom cabinetry, bookcases, crown molding, custom furniture, display shelving., fireplace & mantel surrounds. Also built-ins, interior trim carpentry
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Reviews
5.038 Reviews
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Jeff L.
Feb 2020
Ed did fantastic work. Prices were fair and service was top notch. I highly recommend. We will have him back for our next project.
Response from Ed Dolan
"Thanks for the opportunity to complete your project and the kind review. Look forward to hopefully working together again soon!"
Jeff S.
Mar 2017
Ed delivered the project on time and on budget, with his typical exceptional quality. Ed is a highly skilled craftsman and a high integrity person, so I never worry about how his projects will turn out. He has never disappointed us.
Randy N.
Feb 2017
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Pete E.
Oct 2016
My husband and I are so very happy with Ed's work. From the first meeting, where we got our estimate through installation, Ed was professional and responsive. His estimate was comparable to other contractors we asked. Once we decided to use Ed, he was able to give us a timeline and stick to it. When it came time for installation, Ed was punctual, clean, and efficient. He built the custom built-ins around our TV exactly how we wanted and it looks beautiful! Highly recommend Ed, I found him from Angie's List after reading everyone else's high reviews and trust me, he won't disappoint.
Response from Ed Dolan
"Thanks for the positive review. I'm very pleased to hear you are happy with the final product. It was a pleasure to work with you and I hope to again in the near future! Thanks again."
Kathleen C.
Sep 2016
On behalf of my brother-in-law: Ed Dolan did an excellent job building a custom dinette bench. He was extremely responsive throughout the build process. Building much of the project in his workshop helped minimize install time in the home. The end result was a piece that will last indefinitely. The materials used were all of the highest quality, he does not take shortcuts. Ed Dolan and Chatham Place Ltd. couldn't come more highly recommend for custom wood projects.
Alex H.
Aug 2016
Ed Dolan did an excellent job building a custom dinette bench in our home. He was extremely responsive throughout the build process. Building much of the project in his workshop helped minimize install time in the home. The end result was a piece that will last indefinitely. The materials used were all of the highest quality, he does not take shortcuts. Ed Dolan and Chatham Place Ltd. couldn't come more highly recommend for custom wood projects.
Bruce E.
Jul 2016
Fantastic! Ed is not only a fine carpenter but a great person to know.
Matthew B.
Jan 2016
Ed did an amazing job for us. His work exceeded all our expectations and his work will be part of our are home for a very long time. His quote was very competitive and did the job in his proposed timeframe. We have other carpentry projects around the house and we will definitely use Ed. We cannot recommend Ed more.
Laura G.
Nov 2015
Ed was amazing! His work completely transformed our family room and exceeded my expectations. He was very timely in every response and prompt each and every time he came to my home. He was always friendly and minimized the disruption in the house. He was very upfront with his schedule and the timing of the work. I was never left guessing when the installation would occur or how long it would take. He worked with us to design exactly the cabinets that we wanted, down to the smallest detail. The very best part of course, is that his work is absolutely beautiful! His pricing is fair considering you're getting really quality craftsmanship. I would absolutely hire Ed again in a second for any other finish carpentry needs in the future.
Response from Ed Dolan
"Thank you so much - it's great to hear how pleased you are with the end product. It was a true pleasure to work with you. The whole process was enjoyable and stress free - primarily due to your calm demeanor. Looking forward to hearing from you again and completing another project with you and your family."
Valerie C.
May 2015
Ed was awesome! I found him here on Angie's List and I'm so glad we did. The process began with him coming to our house to look at space where we wanted the built-ins. He provided us a price via email a couple days later as promised. We scheduled the work and it was completed in the timeline Ed had said. Ed was always on time, responsive and very professional. Our built-ins are beautiful and worth every penny!
Response from Ed Dolan
"Thanks so much for the positive review. I truly enjoyed working on your projects with you. It was a pleasure to deal with you - made days working at your home a breeze! Glad to hear you're happy with the work and hope to collaborate on another project soon."
JUDY K.
Feb 2015
He was very prompt in his reply to my inquiry on whether or not he could build a custom table for us. He took a look at the sketch and came out to take a look at the space we wanted it in. He talked with me about what I was looking for. He is a local business owner, polished and professional. He brought the sketch I had to life with the most beautiful craftsmanship. It works perfectly for our everyday lives and it is our primary gathering space in the house. I would highly recommend Ed for his woodworking skills. I looked into about 8 other companies for the job and Ed had great pricing for the quality of service he provided.
Wendy G.
Dec 2014
Ed was very responsive and punctual during the quotation period. He did an excellent job answering and returning all of my emails and phone calls. He performed the work ahead of schedule and did an excellent job.
Response from Ed Dolan
"Thank you for your positive review. I really enjoyed working with you on your project. Hopefully another will come up that I can help you with. Thanks again!"
Ilene B.
Aug 2014
I am more than pleased with the work performed. Ed converted my vision to reality. My home was built in 1926 and as a result left little to closet space. As a result of previous remodeling, this space was left unfinished. The bedroom is quite small and having a built-in dresser and hanging closet space makes it more livable. From start to finish Ed performed as outlined, on time and to specifications. I would highly recommend Ed.
Response from Ed Dolan
"Thanks for the nice review - so happy you are pleased with the results. It was a pleasure to work with you and hope to do so again in the near future."
Joshua G.
Dec 2013
Very professional and timely. Let us know when he would be arriving each day and what work was to be accomplished. Very clean and organized, never left a mess in our home that caused us to have to alternate our daily life or look at an eyesore during the project.
Was very knowledgable and offered professional opinion based on other jobs he has completed.
Great with our dog!
Was very knowledgable and offered professional opinion based on other jobs he has completed.
Great with our dog!
Response from Ed Dolan
"Thank you for the great review. I really enjoyed working with you and shaping your vision into an installation you are enjoying. It was an interesting project to be involved in. Hope I can work with you again soon. Also - great to have your dog keep me company as I worked there!"
Paula C.
Aug 2013
We would recommend Ed Dolan for any home carpentry. Like many others in the Wheaton/Glen Ellyn area, we had some water issues this spring and as a result have dealt with several contractors in the past 3 months. Ed was clearly the best of the lot.
In our experience with Ed, he was punctual, courteous, very knowledgeable and did exactly what he said he was going to do. Communication back to us was always very prompt.
Our family room cabinets turned out great. We will definitely ask Ed about any future carpentry projects.
In our experience with Ed, he was punctual, courteous, very knowledgeable and did exactly what he said he was going to do. Communication back to us was always very prompt.
Our family room cabinets turned out great. We will definitely ask Ed about any future carpentry projects.
Frank F.
Aug 2013
We met with Ed to discuss our ideas around a built in media center in our living room. He proposed additional ideas and eventually sketched them out for us. We liked his vision for the space and decided to hire him. He was professional, courteous, and his craftsmanship was excellent. If he was in doubt about some aspect of the job, he would always consult us before moving forward. When we suggested a change to the finished unit, he made the additions over the next day. While he was building the cabinet in our living room, we asked him to also provide an estimate for a locker system in our mud room. The price was fair for the amount of work and we contracted him to do that work as well. Both pieces are wonderful additons to our house and we couldn't be happier. Ed's skill and craftsmanship are top notch and we hope to have additional projects in our house to have him build. Highly recommended.
Response from Ed Dolan
"Thank you so much for the kind words. This was a great family to work with and I am so glad that they are pleased with the end result. Look forward to working with them on another interesting project!"
Keith K.
Apr 2013
Ed arrived at the expected time each of the three days he worked on the house and he was industrious and thorough. He is the nicest guy, soft spoken with a sense of humor and easy to talk to. He listens to the customer's questions and suggestions and fully explains his plans and expectations. All the work was done quickly, but with incredible attention to detail. The cover for the electrical panel is so well conceived that it exceeded our expectations. He left the house clean upon completion. I found his price very reasonable for the contracted work and am more than pleased with the finished product. I would not hesitate to recommend him and would happily hire him for further jobs.
Bryan H.
Aug 2012
Ed was very quick to return my initial phone call for a quote request and never took more than a few hours to respond to my countless phone calls and emails throughout the project. His quote was not the cheapest we found - we shopped around a bit and spoke to a few other companies but in the end felt most comfortable with his plan of action and creative ideas. Best home improvement decision we've ever made. The project took 10 working days in total. Work areas were set up, kept neat, and left neatly organized every night. This was important since we have two kids (5 and 2) running around the house 24/7. It was exciting to come home from work each evening and see the day's progress. My wife and I wanted functional places to store games, albums, books, etc. What we ended up with are works of art and definite "show off" pieces. I'll be honest, I have a raging case of OCD. If something is not level, evenly spaced, and symmetrical, it will haunt me forever and I'll never be able to see anything but the imperfection. As I told Ed at the completion of the project (and still now, a few weeks later) I cannot find anything to complain about. We could not be happier with our new additions and are grateful for Ed's professional skill and attention to detail. If we can dream up another project in the future, Ed will be the first person we contact. Exceptional work. Great experience overall.
CAROL R.
Apr 2012
Overall, I have absolutely no complaints...only praise for the work Ed did. He kept in touch during the time (about two months) between our agreement on the job and the actual start date. He always showed up when he had said he would and did the work he had said he would do. He cleaned up every day, so that our living area was usable for the evening and early morning. He is pleasant and easy to have around.
Response from Ed Dolan
"Thanks so much for the positive comments! It was a true pleasure to work for this nice family. I'm very happy that they are pleased with the results, and I look forward to possibly working with them on another project."
Chanda C.
Mar 2012
I would highly recommend Ed, and we plan to ask him to work with us on some other custom projects in our house.
Ed visited two or three times to go over the finish (matched to other items in our house) and the details, making sure all my questions were answered. He was very prepared when he came, giving me multiple options to chose from, and offering his expert opinion on the shape and flow of the cabinet when I wasn't sure how something would look or come together. All in all, very easy to work with and a very nice person as well.
I felt the price was very fair and reasonable considering I would pay that much or more at Toms-Price, the difference is that this cabinet is one of a kind and EXACTLY what I wanted. That right there is worth it for me! Again, I would highly recommend working with Ed.
Ed visited two or three times to go over the finish (matched to other items in our house) and the details, making sure all my questions were answered. He was very prepared when he came, giving me multiple options to chose from, and offering his expert opinion on the shape and flow of the cabinet when I wasn't sure how something would look or come together. All in all, very easy to work with and a very nice person as well.
I felt the price was very fair and reasonable considering I would pay that much or more at Toms-Price, the difference is that this cabinet is one of a kind and EXACTLY what I wanted. That right there is worth it for me! Again, I would highly recommend working with Ed.
Response from Ed Dolan
"This was a unique project that I thoroughly enjoyed building for this client. Working with them was a pleasure, as they were very accepting of design changes I might suggest. Glad to see that they are pleased with the result and I look forward to hopefully working with them again on another project."
CAROL R.
Jan 2012
See previous paragraph. We are very pleased so far. No "Do's and Dont's" come to mind.
Pamela M.
Oct 2011
It went very smoothly. Ed is very professional and punctual. He built the mantel right here in the house, cleaning up completely each day. It was an overall positive experience and we ended up with a more beautiful mantel than anticipated.
Pamela M.
Oct 2011
He was professional and arrived at the exact time promised. It couldn't have gone better.He pays attention to each detail.
Charlie J.
Aug 2011
Our overall experience with Edward Dolan was very positive. He was professional and completed the project in a timely manner. He was very honest and accurate with his start date and he worked every day on our project from start to finish (about 2 weeks). The built-ins are beautiful and have completely changed the look and feel of our living space. They are exactly what we had envisioned. We felt Ed's workmanship was very high quality and that he holds himself to a very high standard of work.
Mark J.
May 2011
Very good experience working with Mr. Dolan. We provided him with rough design drawings and specifications and with minor adjustments he was able to construct and install a product with which we are very pleased. He made two trips to our residence in order take measurements and clarify our design requirements before he started constuction. He was also very accomadating to a last minute minor design addition. Would recommend him to others.
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FAQ
Ed Dolan is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.
Yes, Ed Dolan offers free project estimates.
No, Ed Dolan does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Ed Dolan does not offer a senior discount.
No, Ed Dolan does not offer emergency services.
No, Ed Dolan does not offer warranties.